In an earlier blog, I outlined three steps that a utility should consider before scheduling that first meeting with communication suppliers: Determine who inside the company should be engaged in the process. Take an inventory of all communication assets that are owned, leased or shared. Determine the current and future applications/requirements. Once you have a [...]

Those of us who can view this blog entry presumably have access to electricity to power or charge whatever device you’re currently using. However, many communities lack any access to electric power, let alone reliable access. The problem is particularly acute in Africa. Over 1 billion people live in Africa, yet only 3.1% of global [...]

Data center complexity is a growing issue, and it threatens to increase operating costs for these facilities. To counter these rising costs, it’s a priority to efficiently manage the complete footprint of a data center. Improved energy efficiency, for instance, can reduce both the carbon footprint and the cost of energy needed to operate data [...]

When Hurricane Sandy struck last week, it mercilessly affected millions of people, caused tremendous economic losses, and inflicted billions of dollars of damage on homes and infrastructure. The electric power grid took a particularly hard hit, leading to millions of power outages. As a supplier of essential equipment for electric power systems, S&C is usually [...]